Question

The marine fish among the following varieties is
a) Stromateus
b) Labeo
c) Cirrhina
d) Catla

Answer 1

The marine fishes are the fishes present in the saltwater or are present in the oceans. These fishes are present in large groups called schools or sometimes can live alone. These fishes are mostly kept in the aquarium and are also used for eating them.

Complete answer: Stormateus fish is the bony fish which is present in the marine water. They have small mouths and are a little bit circular in shape. They also have weak teeth present. They have an absence of ventral fins.

Additional information: Labeo is a freshwater fish that has a bilateral symmetry type of the body and is elongate in the bodyline. They have cycloid scales present on their body. Their head is snout and depressed. They have the presence of two nostrils on either side. They feed on the algae present at the bottom of the water body and also feed on small animals. Catla is a freshwater fish that is large in size and has a large and broad head present. it has large scales present on its body and has a lower protruding jaw. It has an upturned mouth. it is an economically important fish. It is a surface and a midwater feeder. It is bred for food and is consumed by many people. It is also used in aquaculture.

So, the answer is ‘Stromateus’.

Note: Marine fishes are present in the saltwater bodies. They are mostly found in the oceans. These fish are kept in the aquarium but they are more expensive than the tropical and the cold-water fish. The marine fishes live up to ten years in the aquarium. Some may also live for more time periods.